Accident Details
Date
Friday, August 4, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89LA163
Location
PUTNAM , IL
Event ID
20001213X29076
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN REDUCED POWER FOR TAKEOFF. THE OBSTRUCTIONS (HANGAR & TREES) AND WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N60263
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15070180
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
RT 71 CUSHING AIR FLD
Status
Deregistered
City
NEWARK
State / Zip Code
IL 60541
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI89LA163